Perrin Creek (Dan River tributary)

Perrin Creek is a 2.50 mi (4.02 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Dan River in Halifax County, Virginia.

Perrin Creek
Tributary to Dan River
Map of Perrin Creek mouth location
Map of Perrin Creek mouth location
Location of Perrin Creek mouth
Map of Perrin Creek mouth location
Map of Perrin Creek mouth location
Perrin Creek (Dan River tributary) (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
Physical characteristics
SourceGrassy Creek divide
 • locationabout 1.5 miles northwest of Centerville, Virginia
 • coordinates36°39′42″N 078°52′40″W[1]
 • elevation410 ft (120 m)[2]
Mouth 
 • location
southeast border of South Boston, Virginia
 • coordinates
36°41′34″N 078°52′24″W[1]
 • elevation
318 ft (97 m)[3]
Length2.50 mi (4.02 km)[4]
Basin size2.62 square miles (6.8 km2)[5]
Discharge 
 • locationDan River
 • average3.39 cu ft/s (0.096 m3/s) at mouth with Dan River[5]
Basin features
ProgressionDan River → Roanoke River → Albemarle Sound → Pamlico Sound → Atlantic Ocean
River systemRoanoke River
Tributaries 
 • leftunnamed tributaries
 • rightunnamed tributaries
BridgesUS 58

Course

Perrin Creek rises about 1.5 miles northwest of Centerville, Virginia, and then flows generally north to join the Dan River at the southeast border of South Boston.[3]

Watershed

Perrin Creek drains 2.62 square miles (6.8 km2) of area, receives about 45.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 415.55, and is about 52% forested.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  3. "Get Maps". USGS Topoview. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  4. "ArcGIS Web Application". epa.maps.arcgis.com. US EPA. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. "Perrin Creek Watershed Report". US EPA Geoviewer. US EPA. Retrieved 5 September 2021.

Watershed Maps
Course of Perrin Creek (Dan River tributary) in Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Watershed of Perrin Creek (Dan River tributary) in Halifax County, Virginia, USA


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